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Compassion in Action

Our purpose is to work long-term to assist and support local missionaries and Pastors in the evangelizing, planting and building of new Christian churches, schools, feeding centers, and …

International Fall City, WA EIN: 911985682 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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75
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
75/100 · methodology

About Compassion in Action

Compassion in Action is a international organization based in FALL CITY, United States. Annual revenue: $242K. EIN: 911985682.

Founded
Headquarters
Fall City, WA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
Q300
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2001

Mission

Our purpose is to work long-term to assist and support local missionaries and Pastors in the evangelizing, planting and building of new Christian churches, schools, feeding centers, and medical clinics. This will be done through the partnership efforts of Christians both in-country and the United States. C in A missionaries and short-term team members will seek through personal witness to bring the hope and light of the gospel of Jesus Christ to those who are living in spiritual darkness around the world.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar international in United States
Program spending This charity: 95%
Peer average: 78%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 1.16%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 75
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)
$0.95
Program$0.95
95% to programs beats the peer average (78%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Compassion in Action with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • Its integrity score of 75 places it in the top 25% of the 25,023 international charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (4 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Compassion in Action is a registered international nonprofit based in Fall City, WA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1999 and has been operating for 27 years. Its EIN is 911985682. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 75/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $190K in annual revenue. 25 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Compassion in Action's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 911985682. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Compassion in Action has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 75 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 95% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United States is 90/100.

Compassion in Action is located in Fall City, WA, United States. The organization was established in 1999 and has been active for 27 years. Its registered address is PO Box 45, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Compassion in Action has $190K in annual revenue. It allocates 95% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 78% for international charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $5M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Compassion in Action is classified as an International organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $190K in annual revenue. The organization has 25 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Compassion in Action. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Compassion in Action holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 95% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 78%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Compassion in Action is a international organization based in FALL CITY, United States. Annual revenue: $242K. EIN: 911985682. Compassion in Action is classified as an international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1999.

Among international charities registered in United States: It allocates 95% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 78%. Its annual revenue of $190K is below the peer average of $5M.

Yes, donations to Compassion in Action are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Compassion in Action is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 911985682, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
95% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
1

Leadership

From FY2023 filing

GL
Glen G•••••
CHAIRMAN

Officers & trustees (9)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
International this charity 25,023
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 25 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 25 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1999
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Compassion in Action

What is Compassion in Action?
Compassion in Action is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Fall City, United States. Compassion in Action is a international organization based in FALL CITY, United States. Annual revenue: $242K. EIN: 911985682.
When was Compassion in Action founded?
Compassion in Action was founded in 1999.
Who leads Compassion in Action?
Glen Gordon serves as CHAIRMAN.
Where is Compassion in Action located?
Headquartered in Fall City, WA, United States.
What is Compassion in Action's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100K-$1M. 95% of expenses go to program services.
Is Compassion in Action trustworthy?
Compassion in Action has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Compassion in Action's registration number?
IRS EIN: 911985682.
What is Compassion in Action's website?
https://www.wearecompassion.org